My Smoker Build

[Jim_K]

Looks like this will be my official smoker build thread
I worked on my smaller tank getting some of the old paint off last weekend.
Got a little start today with my smaller tank, cut off the top and the bottom ring. next will be marking out the door and getting my hinges welded on after I make a few cuts on the hinge side. I hope it will keep it straight so its not a PITA to get lined up by cutting it all the way at one time.
hope you all like pics I will probably have a bunch before this thread ends.




got to love the sparks pic







A little pre Burn

[JamesB]

Now that's a manly way to cut a tank! Looks like ya be need'n a new blade soon tho... Keep the pics come'n!

[jlabolt]

Glad to see you got a nice cut with that saw. I'll be using one just like it to cut into my tank.

[Jim_K]

Got a little more done in the last 2 days.
Small tank is ready for hinges, and the 250 gal has been marked and the Firebox opening cut. The last pic was the best part of the day.

[JamesB]

Making some good progress! Mighty fine skill with that cut off saw too! I can barely draw a straight line, much less cut one... LOL...

[OSD]

It's starting to take shape. Lookin' good.

[Brandon Schick]

Man thats gonna be one bad smoker !!

Some dang strait cuttin too !!

[Jim_K]

Thanks all
Finished up a few things that I didn't get done yesterday.
The rest of the hinges are all tacked on, and all the doors are cut out I did leave room under the hinges for strips of flat steel to seal up the gap.
Big diff in the weather today windy rainy and 35, from yesterdays sunny 85+

[OSD]

Won't be long and we'll be seeing smoke from her stack.

[Jim_K]

Making some good progress! Mighty fine skill with that cut off saw too! I can barely draw a straight line, much less cut one... LOL...

Thanks JamesB, I have had plenty of practice The thing I like about cutting it this way, all that's requred is a light touch with the grinder to de-burr the sharp edges and your done.

[Jim_K]

Got a little more work done on my build.
The firebox frame is welded and most of the trailer is welded up, I need to add gussets, trailer tongue and axel brackets.
It has been a enjoyable build so far, I work on it when I have extra time.
I still have a lot of parts to buy so this build could take a while longer to complete.
I did order some Tel-Tru thermos at a great deal and have those ready when needed!

[OSD]

It's lookin' good.

[NewBQ]

Look like some pretty clean cuts to me Jim_K.

Nice pics, keep um comin.

[JamesB]

Progressing along nicely.